By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mick McCabe of the Detroit Free Press unveiled his 2019-20 boys’ basketball All-Area teams on May 17. Split into four geographically-defined teams, All-Detroit, East, North and West, McCabe’s honorees featured one local product. Oxford Wildcats 2020 guard/forward Trey Townsend earned a spot on the All-North second-team, along with Jaden […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s graduating class of 2020 will have to wait another month for commencement. The ceremony is scheduled for noon on June 30 at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston. “That’s the date, rain or shine, 40 degrees or 90 degrees, it’s June 30th,” Superintendent Tim Throne said […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer What a tough year to graduate high school, having all celebrations and milestones cancelled or postponed. With commencement ceremony plans uncertain, staff still wanted to do something special for the class of 2020. So, they organized a drive-thru for seniors to drive by the high school to pick up […]
Student’s Name: Peyton Krajcarski Parents and/or Guardian: Heather Krajcarski-Hunt GPA: 4.2 Favorite Subject: IB Biology HL Plans after Graduation: College/University – Undergrad and Grad Degrees Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Volleyball and Lacrosse Outside Interests or Hobbies: Beach volleyball, Calligraphy, Friends and Family When I think of the future I’m . . . Doing successful and innovative […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Oxford High School robotics program, also known as the RoboCats and Team 2137, operates with a mantra, “We build more than robots.” In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this mantra has more of a firsthand application than ever before. Teaming with Romeo High School’s robotics program, […]
Congratulations to the Oxford Girls Varsity bowling team for being Academically All State for the third year in a row. The team of Grace Meyer, Lily Booth, Mya Bruno, Lauren Hough, Katie Daily, Ashley Bales earn this outstanding honor by achieving a GPA of 3.65 as a team. Also being honored With Academic All State Honors individually […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Voted on by the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division coaches and released on March 19, Oxford Wildcats senior Trey Townsend was one of 12 players named to the All-OAA White team in boys’ basketball for his performance in the 2019-20 season. This is the second-straight All-League selection for […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer One of the most beloved figures to walk through the hallways of Oxford High School daily, the impact Dave Brown has had on countless Wildcat graduates is hard to calculate. A physical education and health teacher, Brown is also an assistant coach for Steve Laidlaw’s basketball program during the […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Announced on March 19, Oxford Wildcats senior Gabby Dinges and junior Emma Morris were among 17 from the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division to receive All-League recognition in girls’ basketball. Morris, the Wildcats’ leading scorer at 13 points per game, was among 12 named to the All-OAA White […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s Auto Technology I class had its annual brake competition last Tuesday morning, March 10. The auto shop teacher, Daniel Balsley, came up with the idea about 30 years ago as a way to motivate his students. Working on the shop’s vehicles on overhead lifts, and “bench […]